Study Confirms Home Recovery Is Better Than Hospital-Based Day Rehab Programs
At one point or another in our lives, we will grow old. Perhaps some of us may suffer a stroke or heart-related illness that requires functional therapy. At the moment,…
Goal Setting in Physiotherapy-Led Adult Musculoskeletal Care: A Scoping Review
The global burden of musculoskeletal conditions is well-documented, and evidence-based guidelines advocate for a personalised and integrated rehabilitation approach, emphasising the reduction of passive medical treatments and the promotion of…
Effectiveness of OT-Led Computer-Aided Interventions on Function Among Adults With Conditions of the Hand, Wrist, and Forearm: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis
While most uncomplicated hand and wrist injuries tend to recover fully, precise evaluation and appropriate treatment are crucial. Mismanagement can lead to delayed recovery and is costly for the individual…
Rehabilitation Technologies for Chronic Conditions: Will We Sink or Swim?
Chronic conditions significantly contribute to disability in middle-aged and older adults, with evidence-based treatments often underutilised. Rehabilitation technologies such as exoskeletons, virtual/augmented reality, and remote monitoring have the potential to…
Occupational Therapy for People With Dementia and Their Family Carers Provided at Home: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Supporting individuals with dementia who reside at home poses a significant and challenging concern for all parties, including the afflicted and their families, as well as healthcare providers and policymakers.…
Predictors of Real-World Adherence to Prescribed Home Exercise in Older Patients With a Risk of Falling: A Prospective Observational Study
The consensus is clear that home exercise programs play a significant role in decreasing fall rates and risk. Research indicates a more substantial impact on reducing falls in older adults…
Return-to-Work OT Program for Stroke Rehabilitation in Singapore
Many stroke survivors depend on work as a health-promoting tool. It promises a better quality of life. Nonetheless, returning to work after a stroke poses a challenge as the process…
Home Versus Day Rehabilitation: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Stroke, cardiac, respiratory, hip fracture, and older patients may not receive adequate time for functional recovery, as a result of shorter hospital stays. Home rehabilitation and outpatient hospital care are…
Muscle Mass, Strength, and Physical Performance Predicting Activities of Daily Living: A Meta-Analysis
We talked about BADLs and IADLs in the previous study. A common element of people dependent on ADLs is poor muscle mass and strength, further limiting their abilities to conduct…
A Dietitian-Led Healthy Lifestyle Education Package Improves Health Behaviours of Stroke Survivors
Stroke survivors bear a higher risk of recurrent cerebrovascular events. Despite that, many fail to adhere to their targeted treatment goals. To overcome this issue, a study was conducted in…